The Dutch name Von'der'beeck is a toponymic surname meaning "brook" or "river" and in the case of van der Beek, it means "from the brook" or "from the river."
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Early Origins of the Von'der'beeck family
The surname Von'der'beeck was first found in Holland, where the name became noted for its many branches in the region, each house acquiring a status and influence which was envied by the princes of the region. The name was first recorded in Overyssel, a province of Holland bordering Drenthe, Gelderland and Zutphen. The capital is Zwolle although Enschede is the largest town. Other towns to the south include Deventer, Hengelo, Kampen (noted for its fine town hall) and Almelo. In their later history the surname became a power unto themselves and were elevated to the ranks of nobility as they grew into this most influential family.
Early History of the Von'der'beeck family
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Von'der'beeck Spelling Variations
Spelling variations of this family name include: van der Beeck, van der Beek, van Beek, von der Beeck, van Beeck, van Beek, Vanderbeek, Vanderbeeck, Vanbeek and many more.
Early Notables of the Von'der'beeck family
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Migration of the Von'der'beeck family
Some of the first settlers of this family name or some of its variants were: Rem Jansen VanderBeeck, who arrived in New Netherland sometime between 1620 and 1664; Rem Jansen VanDerBeek, who came to Albany, NY in 1642; Remmert Jansen VanDerBeek, who arrived in New York in 1642.
